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SD56 XCW

2007 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,929 mi
Last recorded136,929 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo XC70101,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 XCW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 126,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 126,140 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,818 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear slight drag on brake

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,965 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 96,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 83,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 21 Sep 2017 74,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring snapped (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,372 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,305 miles

2x rear tyres cracking at sidewall

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 48,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

2x rear tyres cracking at sidewall

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,539 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 44,539 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 39,165 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,122 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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SD56 XCW is a 2007 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 101,709 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD56 XCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD56 XCW registered?

SD56 XCW is a 2007 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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